"I Say No"

"I Say No" by Wilkie Collins is a story that explores the lives of young women at Miss Ladd's boarding school during the late 1800s. The story kicks off with the arrival of Francine de Sor, a new student from the West Indies, and her interactions with Emily Brown and the other girls. Their world is all about friendship and competition, mixed with sneaky midnight snacks and secrets. The story looks at how social class and education affect these young women as they clash and connect. Emily's friendly nature bumps heads with Francine's shy ways, setting up an interesting journey that shows just how hard it can be to navigate friendships and figure out who you really are.